Living in Woodburn, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodburn · Census data 2020–2024
Woodburn has 27,875 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $67,347 (19% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $331,800, the median rent is $1,489/month.
Woodburn at a glance
- Population
- 27,875
- Median age
- 38.6State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $67,347State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $331,800State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,489/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Woodburn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Woodburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodburn the median home value is $331,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,489 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,579 a month in housing costs.
Woodburn median household income
The median household income in Woodburn is $67,347 and the income per person is $29,787. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Woodburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,894
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.87
Woodburn demographics
- Population
- 27,875
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 9,640
- Foreign-born
- 34.1%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodburn ›
Education in Woodburn
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Woodburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodburn
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Woodburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodburn | 27,875 | $67,347 | $331,800 | $1,489 |
| Gervais | 2,581 | $83,043 | $371,400 | $1,893 |
| Hubbard | 3,406 | $101,771 | $436,800 | $1,253 |
| Donald | 1,133 | $80,729 | $351,500 | $1,636 |
| Mount Angel | 3,393 | $62,232 | $430,600 | $1,213 |
| St. Paul | 469 | $138,409 | $541,700 | $1,500 |
| Butteville | 226 | $120,139 | $926,500 | — |
| Aurora | 1,030 | $107,500 | $525,100 | $2,167 |
| Barlow | 105 | $96,250 | $413,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Woodburn, OR?
The median household income in Woodburn is $67,347, 19% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Woodburn?
The median home value in Woodburn is $331,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Woodburn?
The median gross rent in Woodburn is $1,489 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Woodburn, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in Woodburn?
The median age in Woodburn is 38.6 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Woodburn?
The average commute to work in Woodburn is 27 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodburn?
The unemployment rate in Woodburn is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodburn?
15.1% of adults in Woodburn have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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